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Museo Civico
Siena’s main civic museum displays Lorenzetti’s frescoes and superb medieval art inside the historic town hall. It is essential for understanding the city.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castellina Scalo to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Castellina Scalo to Siena:
A bus is $0.31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castellina Scalo to Siena costing on average $4.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 23m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (18m by train vs 21m by car). Tickets start at around $4 compared to roughly $3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Castellina Scalo to Siena trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 PM Castellina Scalo | 0h16 | 8:16 PM Siena | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Castellina Scalo to Siena run on average 13 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 but you can travel from only $4 by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
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Siena’s main civic museum displays Lorenzetti’s frescoes and superb medieval art inside the historic town hall. It is essential for understanding the city.
This major museum complex occupies a former hospital and combines archaeology, frescoes, chapels, and underground spaces in a memorable setting.
The cathedral museum preserves sculptures, stained glass, and treasures from the Duomo complex, including close views of masterpieces and architecture.
Siena’s iconic shell-shaped square is the social and visual heart of the city, perfect for architecture, people-watching, and understanding the Palio.
This broad square in front of the cathedral frames some of Siena’s finest Gothic monuments and is a natural stop on any walking route.
The city’s main pedestrian street links major sights with shops and noble facades. It is ideal for a first walk through Siena’s historic core.
Thick rustic soup of bread, beans, cavolo nero and vegetables. A Tuscan staple in Siena, prized for peasant roots and deep, comforting flavor.
Dense vegetable and bread soup made with beans, tomato, onion, celery and stale bread. Traditional cucina povera, often linked to Sienese home cooking.
Hand-rolled thick spaghetti, usually served with rich garlic-forward tomato sauce or duck ragù. A classic Tuscan pasta common in Siena trattorie.
Popular central trattoria focused on pici, ribollita and other regional staples, offering a casual atmosphere near major sights.
Well-known osteria for classic Tuscan and Sienese dishes, with a cozy brick interior and strong local wine selection.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant near Piazza del Campo, known for refined Tuscan tasting menus and polished historic atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: lodging and dining cost more than small towns, but transit is limited and many sights are walkable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; taxis are usually rounded up; cafés need no tip.
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Siena Railway Station -> Piazza del Campo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castellina Scalo to Siena by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Siena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Castellina Scalo to Siena trains use the Castellina In Chianti-Monteriggioni to Siena station pair. Use this guide to compare Castellina Scalo and Siena train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Siena is 1 km from Siena city centre. Public transport options include:
Siena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Vinaio, Osteria Le Logge
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Siena. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Siena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Siena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Siena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Siena: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Italia, NH Siena, Hotel Minerva.
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